PE29 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Paddock, 0.2km from Newtown in Huntingdon. Administratively it sits within Huntingdon North ward and the Huntingdon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PE29 1BY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £227k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PE29 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00091534 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PADDOCK, PE29 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PADDOCK, PE29 1BY.
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40
£ 44,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PE29 1BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, PE29 1BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PE29 1BY. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 208,500
2 sales · Mean £ 208,500
Terraced
£ 172,000
1 sales · Mean £ 172,000
Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PE29 1BY is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Huntingdon Primary School
Huntingdon Nursery School
Spring Common Academy
St Peter's School
Hartford Junior School
Hartford Infant and Preschool
St John's CofE Primary School
Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Card Factory0.5 km
- D J Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Hope's sweet creations0.8 km
- Jayes Newsagents0.5 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Lord Protector0.8 km
- Cromwells Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Da Vincis0.5 km
- Huntingdon Pool and Snooker Club0.5 km
- Market Inn0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Eddie's Place0.8 km
- Ephesus Restaurant0.6 km
- Geanna's0.8 km
- Local Cafe0.4 km
- Olmo Lounge0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Euro Shop0.5 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Essential Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Bus Station Kiosk0.7 km
- Chicken Spot0.5 km
- Golden Chippy0.8 km
- Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Pizza Town0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Braywood House0.8 km
- Coach & Horses Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Huntingdon1.0 km
- St Neots Station12.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PE291BY · Data under Open Government Licence